Assistant Attorney General Position
Agency of Human Services – Department of Health
The Vermont Office of the Attorney General, Agency of Human Services Legal Unit, has an immediate opening for an energetic and talented full-time Assistant Attorney General who will be responsible for representing the Vermont Department of Health. The Unit consists of two Assistant Attorneys General who work closely with the Department of Health’s General Counsel.
The Attorney General’s Department of Health team provides legal services to all the Department’s many divisions. The attorneys engage with Department leadership and staff daily to advise on public health compliance, enforcement, and Department policies and procedures. Major job responsibilities include risk management, data governance, and privacy. The attorneys also represent the Department of Health in administrative hearings and civil litigation in Vermont civil courts and in interactions with members of the public with complaints or disputes involving the Department. Work will also include reviewing state contracts, grants, and access to public documents requests.
Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be capable of working as part of a team. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant experience, especially in Vermont, but newly admitted attorneys are welcome to apply. Candidates must be willing to travel and work independently, but within the structure of a government legal team. Self-reliance, IT skills, and knowledge of state and federal health law, regulations and policies (such as HIPAA, 45 C.F.R. Part 2, and Vermont privacy laws) are a plus, and a healthcare or public health background will be helpful. Candidates must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar, or eligible to waive in.
This assistant attorney general position is an exempt full-time position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the Attorney Pay Plan. The State of Vermont offers a benefit package rivaling any employer in Vermont, which includes a top-notch health care plan, generous sick and annual leave, and employer contribution to pension plans.
This position will remain open until filled. Please respond by sending your statement of interest and resume to Tim Connors, AHS Division Chief, HC 2 North, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, Vermont 05671-2080 or [email protected]. Please ensure that all resumes include all Bar admission information as well as date admitted.
The Attorney General’s Office recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and supports the use of flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with its policies. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The Attorney General’s Office does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. Employment decisions are merit based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions are forbidden.
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